Classified advertising and subscription details from Winchester paper
The Winchester Evening Star lists advertising rates of 2 cents per word with minimum 25 cents, display ads by 9 PM prior to publication, and transient rates of 45 cents per inch. National reps include Delisser Boyd in multiple cities. Subscription options show yearly, semiannual, quarterly, and monthly plans with varied prepayment.
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Ee National
Delisser-Boyd, Inc
New York
Richmond
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Rochester
Atty
San Francisco
Associated Press
Ruins Foreshadowed In a Royal Banquet Vision
A fragment from Esther 1:6-era prose contrasts splendor with coming ruin as vivid imagery of hangings, beds, and pillars evokes a banquet scene. The meditation links temporal wealth to the fragility of glory amid shifting ideals and fate.
Roosevelt seeks additional eight billion for defense costs
A House subcommittee reviews new tax sources as President Roosevelt requests about 8.1 billion dollars more for the Army and Navy and Maritime Commission. Treasury Secretary Morgenthau warns the move creates a new fiscal situation, undermining pending defense tax bills and prompting calls for cuts in non defense spending.
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House
Roosevelt
Congress
Army
Navy
Maritime Commission
Treasury
Morgenthau
United States
New Auto Models Set for August Debut Amid shortages
The article discusses upcoming 1941 car models with previews and delays, noting that debuts may occur after August 15 and that manufacturers consider further production cuts. It highlights high demand expectations, large current production, and speculation on material substitutions like aluminum and chromium due to defense priorities. The piece asserts American auto innovation will endure despite material constraints.
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Sattech
Washington
United States
More Work, More Joy A private fact finding agency
The National Industrial Conference Board estimates 3,962,000 unemployed in the United States now, the lowest since September 1930. A board survey shows 8,735,000 jobless a year ago, and 14,762,000 without work at the depth of the March 1933 low. It notes about 4,000,000 more workers are now employed than on an average.
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National Industrial Conference Board
United States
Unemployment Trends Tied to 1029 Boom Year Speeds
In 1029 the boom drives defense led industrial growth and a likely unemployment drop. Estimates vary but indicate more people have jobs, boosting morale as workers gain income and steadier prospects during rapid expansion.
Editorial: Oil shipments to Far East Axis partner raise questions
The Staunton News-Leader reports Japanese vessels took over 400000 barrels of oil from Los Angeles last week. It notes the Kokuyo Maru and Ito each sailed with cargoes while Tonon Maru III and Kyokuyo Maru followed with large loads. The piece asks whether Mr. Ickes will explain continued shipments or revert to gasless Sundays.
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Los Angeles
Ito
Weather Hair Rumor Debunked by Washington Experts
A false rumor claimed a blond hair shortage for defense use. Officials say only small strands are needed for weather instruments to absorb moisture and track humidity. Hair color is irrelevant, and no large hair program exists or is planned.
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Washington Evening Star
War Department
Defense
Pay of ABC Store Employes Causes Governor to Study Classification
Governor Price studies state liquor store employee salaries for the next fiscal year amid a five class system based on prior year sales. Critics say the plan resembles a commission and penalizes workers during slow sales, urging uniform fair pay tied to service.
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Price
ABC
Saving Gas and Advancing Driver Education in Virginia
The article argues for motorist education in public schools and adult classes to curb fuel waste. It notes many drivers lack formal training, miss safe driving habits, and waste gasoline by rapid starts, red-light rushing, and unnecessary passing. Encouraging conservational driving could ease a gasoline shortage.
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Virginia
United States
Trial peace offer and threats amid island invasion warnings
A vague report notes a peace offer backed by threats of full invasion of England, plus a Chicago convention opening. It mentions newlywed David and Mrs. Clevenger honored at a Stephens shower and Lieut Abner Huntsberry’s transfer in the Philippines. An assassination attempt on Edward is described as thwarted in London. City councilmen urge a new water system and push for immediate legislative action.
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England
Chicago
David Clevenger
Stephens
Abner Huntsberry
Phillipines
Edward
London
C. R. Anderson
Frank Barr
Grim killed by lightning while haying with crew
Charles Hardy Grim dies when struck by lightning in a hay field as he worked with his son and four other men. Snapp's Foundry lands the steel contract for Herman Hable's new theatre valued at $100,000. Miss Jane Scully returns from Denver after attending the national convention of Al Pha Omicron Pi.
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Charles Hardy Grim
Hay
Snapp
Herman Hable
Jane Scully
Denver
Colo
al Pha Omicron Pi
James R. Bucher Dies At 84 Civil War Guard
James R. Bucher 84 long served as a body guard to General Robert E. Lee during the Civil War and died at his home in the Mt. Falls section of the county. Also, J. Horace Lacy Jr., secretary of the local Chamber of Commerce, says 150 Roanoke business men will visit here.
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James R. &. Bucher
Robert EB. Lee
Mt. Falls
Somme
J. Horace Lacy, Jr
Chamber of Commerce
Roanoke
Heatwave grips Winchester. council plans lobby statue for C B Rouss
The heat rises to the high nineties and above one hundred across Winchester and surrounding counties. City council votes to place a statue of C B Rouss in the lobby of the new city hall, funded largely by his money and bearing his name.
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Winchester
C. B. Rouss
Goat Trouble in Newton Ends Amicably
Police Chief L B Beal received an urgent call about a billy goat perched on a car fender and eating the fabric roof. The owner, a woman, agreed to sell the goat and pay for the damage.
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Newton
N. C
L. B. Beal
Brazil size ranks among world's largest nations
Brazil is the fourth largest country in the world and the largest in South America. It covers about 3,300,000 square miles, is larger than Australia, and about four fifths the size of Europe.
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Brazil
Australia
Europe
Johnson on brigadier general promotions by selection
In Washington July 16 the writer argues promotions to brigadier general by selection can be valid. He recalls becoming a brigadier general at 35 and declining a prior promotion for an older officer. He warns the system risks lack of independent judgment unless tested in war, favoring boldness and results in frontline roles.
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Washington
Caricel
Mars
Perihelion
Method of rating in military service reviewed
The text discusses arbitrary performance reports for commanders, where the highest rating is "superior" and lacking a consistent record of that grade can bar advancement. It notes adverse reports from prejudice, favoritism, or justified concerns, and hints at further developments in rating practices.
Having Big Muscles Often Is Not a Sign of Good Health
Dr. Clendening cites studies by Joki and Culver showing many fit appearing individuals perform poorly at work. He notes endurance tests across 20,000 children from diverse groups found no racial difference in stamina and discusses mental fitness and traits like stick-to-itiveness and friendliness as key factors.
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Joki and
Culver
Hee
Donald Laird
Laird
Dr Clendening pamphlets offered for readers
Editor notes seven pamphlets by Dr Clendening priced at ten cents each. Readers may mail central stamps and a stamped envelope to receive any one pamphlet including topics on indigestion constipation and dieting.
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Clendening
Logan
No Assurance on Youth and Courage in Great Leaders
The excerpt argues that youth alone does not guarantee greatness and notes that many famed conquerors showed their peak after age 57. It cites Genghis Khan starting at 19 with later conquests, and mentions Alexander Caesar Hannibal Napoleon Scipio and Wellington as leaders who achieved rank while young but thrived or peaked later.
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Ghengis Khan
Alexander
Caesar
Hannibal
Napoleon
Scipio Africanus
Wellington
Unclear text on military figures and leadership
Fragmentary lines discuss infant prodigies and conquests that crumbled, referencing Pershing Hindenburg Foch Lee Grant Sherman and Stonewall Jackson. The piece notes delusions of grandeur and calls for electing experienced military minds over younger, less capable leaders.
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Pershing
Hindenburg
Foch
Lee
Grant
Sherman
Stonewall Jackson
Quiz questions from page 2 test
A list of trivia questions asks about sand hiding water laces a Paleozoic era plant or disease who wrote Ivanhoe the flower fitting a phrase and more including rational emblems of Scotland and pensions defense plans and surgeons who remodel features and Gau Tama worship
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Ivanhoe
Scotland
Townsend
Gautama
Fragmentary OCR Note Provides No Clear Event
The readable fragments show incomplete phrasing and no identifiable people places organizations or dates to form a coherent news item or notice.
One Day School For Draft Clerks Called By Neal
Virginia holds four one day schools for chief clerks on July 18 in Roanoke July 28 in Richmond July 29 in Charlottesville and July 30 in Norfolk under Lt Col Mills F Neal and Lt Col Joel Griffin with instructors Lt Col W W Laprade Ernest T Trice Percival S Moses and others. Neal appeals to medical students and internes under the selective service act for commissions while completing internships before active duty.
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Richmond
Virginia
Mills F. Neal
Roanoke
Charlottesville
Norfolk
Joel Griffiing
W W. Laprade
Ernest T. Trice
Percival S. Moses
Thomas W. White
Bernard M. Franck
Ernest Bluthgen
Harman
George H. Ross
Neal
Reer War Department
Answers To Questions From Baskin Washington Ening Star
Short notice requests three cents for reply. The item asks for information answers to questions of fact as published by the Winchester Star and Baskin, Washington.
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Winchester
Baskin
Washington, D
Quiz Game Q and A from a historic newspaper page
A mixed set of trivia questions and answers covers topics from naval naming practices and craps origins to ownership of a flag, camel transport, carbon black uses, Napoleon’s sister Pauline, and the depth of Niagara Falls.
Time Ripe For Canning And Preserving Tips
The notice urges canning and preserving jellies jams and fruit butters to save money during higher food prices. It promotes an information bureau booklet and invites readers to mail ten cents with name address city and state to Washington for a copy.
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